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Pediatric diabetes glycemic control

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Maternal education has major impact on glycemic control in children

Researchers report that women’s educational attainment is strongly associated with the glycated hemoglobin levels of their children with type 1 diabetes.

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Family conflict key factor in poor glycemic control among young insulin users

Factors associated with poor glycemic control in children with type 1 diabetes generally vary according to the insulin regimen used, but family conflict over diabetes management universally impacts all insulin users, US researchers report.

Expert opinion

Exposure to diabetes technologies: Where now for adult services?

What does the proliferation of diabetes self-management and monitoring technologies in pediatric care mean for the future of adult services? Katharine Barnard looks at the situation in England. 

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Interactive patient case study

Hypoglycemia and technology

This 15-minute case presents the identification of problematic hypoglycemia and the appropriate use and monitoring of different technologies in the context of reducing the occurrence and risk of hypoglycemia.

Get more on: Hypoglycemia | Devices and technology | Pediatric diabetes

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Motivational interviewing intervention fails to improve HbA1c in adolescents

The Flexible Lifestyles Empowering Change intervention has failed to improve glycated hemoglobin levels in a randomized trial involving adolescents with type 1 diabetes, despite improving some psychosocial outcomes.

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Study suggests benefits of very low carbohydrate intake in type 1 diabetes

A study of type 1 diabetes patients voluntarily following a very-low-carbohydrate diet suggests that the approach could help to achieve excellent control of blood glucose levels.

Journal article

Glycemic impact of non-nutritive sweeteners: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials was conducted to quantitatively synthesize existing scientific evidence on the glycemic impact of non-nutritive sweeteners [read more].
Nichol AD, Holle MJ, An R. Eur J Clin Nutr 2018. doi: 10.1038/s41430-018-0170-6

Get more on: Type 2 diabetes | Glycemic control | Diet and nutritional management

View from the clinic

Managing patient expectations for glucose management via a device

As the utility and availability of devices surges, so too do patient expectations. Advisory Board member Katharine Barnard provides key consultation questions to help determine your patients’ greatest needs and obstacles [read more].

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03-02-2023 | Empagliflozin | News

DINAMO: Empagliflozin shows promise for young people with type 2 diabetes

Empagliflozin, but not linagliptin, provides “clinically relevant” improvements in glycemic control versus placebo in children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes, report the DINAMO investigators.

23-09-2022 | EASD 2022 | Conference coverage | News

​​​​​​​Better diabetes self-care during adolescence could improve glycemic control trajectory

Among adolescents with type 1 diabetes, those with better self-care are more likely to have favorable glycated hemoglobin trajectories into early adulthood, study findings suggest.

11-07-2022 | Psychosocial care | News

Morning mindset predicts daily glucose fluctuations in young people with diabetes

Researchers have found that the early morning psychosocial state of adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes explains a proportion of their daily variance in time in range.

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Journal articles and book chapters

14-12-2018 | Pediatrics | Article

Youth with type 1 diabetes taking responsibility for self-management: The importance of executive functioning in achieving glycemic control

Vloemans AF et al. Diabetes Care 2018: dc181143. doi: 10.2337/dc18-1143

31-08-2018 | Flash glucose monitoring | Article

Use of flash glucose-sensing technology (FreeStyle Libre) in youth with type 1 diabetes: AWeSoMe study group real-life observational experience

Landau Z et al. Acta Diabetol 2018. doi: 10.1007/s00592-018-1218-8

20-08-2018 | Insulin pumps | Article

Real‐world outcomes of insulin pump compared to injection therapy in a population based sample of children with type 1 diabetes

Burckhardt MA et al. Pediatr Diabetes 2018. doi: 10.1111/pedi.12754

17-08-2018 | Children | Article

Adjusting Insulin Delivery to Activity (AIDA) clinical trial: Effects of activity‐based insulin profiles on glucose control in children with type 1 diabetes

Rubio PO et al. Pediatr Diabetes 2018. doi: 10.1111/pedi.12752

08-08-2018 | Hypoglycemia | Article

Predictive low-glucose suspend reduces hypoglycemia in adults, adolescents, and children with type 1 diabetes in an at-home randomized crossover study: Results of the PROLOG trial

Forlenza GP et al. Diabetes Care 2018: dc180771. doi: 10.2337/dc18-0771

20-07-2018 | Insulin pumps | Article

Optimizing a hybrid closed loop system in type 1 diabetes: A case report

The authors present the optimization of a hybrid closed-loop insulin pump system in an 11-year-old female with 7 years of type 1 diabetes.

Petrovski G et al. Diabetes Ther 2018. doi: 10.1007/s13300-018-0473-6

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Guidelines

A convenient single access point, providing diabetes professionals with links to a comprehensive set of clinical practice guidelines from a wide range of relevant organizations.

Slides

Downloadable PowerPoint slide sets containing a variety of high-quality images and illustrations from Springer Nature’s library of published figures.

Practice tips

Practical information, guidance, and helpful resources for diabetes healthcare providers. Comprised of practical approaches, case studies, and more.

Themed collections

Compendia of selected, recently published, free full-text journal and book content from Springer Nature and other publishers on a particular topic within diabetes management, as recommended by our Editorial Board.

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Independent Medical Education

Educational programs building upon the most current research and professional practice recommendations, with the aim of enabling more efficient diagnosis, optimizing treatment, and improving patient outcomes.

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